Sat Feb 14, 2009, 01:30am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
With no outs and R1 on 3B, B2 hits a fly ball to right field that is caught. Prior to the ball reaching F9, (a) F5 yells ‘‘go,’’ or (b) the coach for the defense in the 3B dugout yells ‘‘go.’’ In both cases, R1 leaves 3B too soon and the defense properly appeals.
RULING: R1 is not out. Although this is a distracting act, there is no penalty for a defensive player or a coach yelling. R1 should know their own coach’s voice and instructions. (1-OBSTRUCTION-B)
Pulled this out of the new Case Book. You think they kicked this one?
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I think it is a good ruling and agree with it in principle and in the spirit of the rules.
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